DMS Sr Principal Project Manager
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States California San Diego
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
Skills
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Project Manager, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be full time in the office and located in San Diego, CA (preferred) or Oklahoma City, OK. Successful candidates will be ready to manage existing procurement, supplier engineering execution, and internal engineering studies for cost and schedule impacts. Expectation is to be able to quickly assimilate to EVMS requirements and work with Global Supply Chain to track incoming material and billing for EVMS reporting and with internal or supplier engineering for status update on studies, ECDs, and managing remaining budget.
Key Responsibilities
Key aspects include organization and self-drive to gather required information, work with stakeholders, and provide analyses and presentations regarding: • Hold Control Account Manager authority for reporting status on outstanding networks and work packages pending material/study delivery or work execution • Aid engineers understanding how shifting delivery dates impacts their overall projects and risk management efforts • Aid leadership understanding of next-level impact and program impact with help from engineers • Work with Global Supply Chain to manage outstanding and new procurement/tasking to ensure accurate tracking and consistent update based on latest information from suppliers and/or engineers • Decompose and track cost/schedule changes into how they impact our team We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Management: • Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in a professional environment or Master’s degree 6 years of in a professional environment. • Must have advanced proficiency with MS Excel (extensive formula calculations, pivot tables/charts, macros, etc.) • Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret, Special Access Program (SAP), and SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. • Willing and able to travel up to 25%. • US Citizenship is a requirement for employment. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with SAP S4 • Current active in-scope DOD Top Secret Clearance with special access. • Previous project management experience. • Experience with proactive management of DMSMS. • Familiarity with US Government maintenance concepts.